• Wed, 11 Mar 2026

• Virginia's former first lady to run for Congress in newly drawn district
• WNBA, players' union log 12-hour marathon talks that are 'going in the right direction'
• Bracket Watch: The bubble may have burst for Stanford and Virginia Tech, but not for SMU
• As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see eliminating TSA agents as a solution
• Iran targets commercial ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as concerns grow over global energy
• UK will publish files about the appointment of Epstein friend Mandelson to ambassador post
• Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster as Takaichi pushes more nuclear energy use
• A bus fire that killed 6 people could have been set deliberately, Swiss police say
• The Latest: Iran fires at Gulf states as Australia grants asylum to women on Iranian soccer team
• Most of Iranian women's soccer team left Australia after declining last-minute airport asylum offers
• Infantino says he's talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup
• Severe storms whip up tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, leveling homes
• Kast to take office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship
• Lebanon's latest conflict brings rare public backlash against Hezbollah as war flares again
• Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance
• Asian shares advance as markets await signals on when the war with Iran may end
• Bam! Heat's Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history
• Trump to visit Ohio and Kentucky to downplay war's effect on economy and target a top GOP antagonist
• Inflation likely to spike in coming months after tame February reading
• Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

• Tue, 10 Mar 2026

• Canada's Liberals closer to a majority government after another opposition defection
• Ravens nix trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby after star pass rusher fails his physical, AP source says
• 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey sidelined at least 3 weeks with finger tendon injury
• Bam Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd-best in NBA history, sets FT records in Heat win over Wizards
• Trump-backed Fuller and Democrat Harris move to Georgia runoff to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene
• Fire engulfs a bus in Switzerland, killing 6 people and severely injuring 3 others
• The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says
• North Korean leader Kim watches cruise missile tests with his daughter
• Dudamel says Chalamet shows ignorance in claiming 'no one cares' about opera and ballet
• Longtime US Rep. Bennie Thompson defeats young Democratic challenger in Mississippi primary
• Prosecutor says Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, 3 kids were home when woman charged with attempted murder fired
• Smartmatic says Trump's 'campaign of retribution' is driving criminal prosecution
• US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports
• Towering lava fountains of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures
• Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid win big in Champions League, Liverpool loses, Barcelona held
• Matt Snell, who scored the Jets only TD in the Super Bowl upset of Colts, has died at age 84
• Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis adapt Scarpetta book series for TV
• Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states say no chance
• Thune says Senate to consider voting bill but pushes back on demands for 'talking filibuster'
• Geno Smith returns to Jets as career comes full circle in trade with Las Vegas, AP source says
• Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems
• Report points to rotor problem in Arizona police helicopter crash that killed 2 during gunfight
• Giant Baby Jesus statue visits Mexico Citys Tepito neighborhood with message of peace
• NFL QB market, impacted by a thin draft class, features Kirk Cousins, Kyler Murray and not much else
• Pope announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish
• Cool as ice and maybe as slick: The Big 12's new glass floor gets mixed reviews at league tourney
• Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now
• Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents
• Cal Raleigh says there's no beef with Seattle teammate Randy Arozarena after WBC handshake snub
• US stocks slip as Wall Street waits for the next signal on how long war with Iran may last
• Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man whose accomplice fired fatal shot
• Canadian police investigate gunfire at US consulate in Toronto
• Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu close Paris Fashion Week with competing visions of nature
• No new trial for man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
• The countdown is on for the 98th Oscars, with Conan OBrien back and a 'moving' In Memoriam
• FBI finds explosive residue in storage unit after 2 men are charged with lighting bombs in NYC
• Trial opens in Miami for 4 men charged in Haitian President Jovenel Mose's assassination
• NIL enforcement czar: Influx of third-party deals is not what many school leaders expected
• PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi grounded in Qatar amid intensifying Iran war
• Best cat? Funniest prop? Ahead of the Oscars, the AP hands out its own awards
• Massive fire breaks out aboard scrap metal barge on Delaware Bay
• State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast
• Jihadis intensify attacks against Nigeria's military, killing officers and carting away weapons
• Former attorney for California solar firm sentenced in $1 billion fraud scheme
• In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
• Baltimore police say an officer and suspect have been shot in an 'active shooter incident'
• Reds ace Hunter Greene could miss up to 4 months following right elbow surgery
• Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study says
• No. 1 Duke loses Caleb Foster to broken foot, won't have big man Patrick Ngongba II for ACC tourney
• Oksana Masters roars to Paralympic redemption at Milan Cortina with 11th gold medal
• US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates
• What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls
• Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row
• Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold
• Gustavo Dudamel's tenure as New York Philharmonic music director opens at Radio City Music Hall
• FDA finds little evidence that a generic drug can help people with autism
• Inside the numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain's 20-point streak record
• FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights due to short system outage
• Olympians Liu and Gu travel very different paths, and China-US relations hang over their stories
• 'Dancing with the Stars' pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in 'Chicago'
• War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy
• North Korean leader's sister criticizes US-South Korea for proceeding with joint drills
• Dignified transfer for Kentucky soldier who was the 7th US service member to die in Iran war
• We Need to Talk About Your Retirement Spending
• UConn and UCLA pretty much set as top 2 seeds in NCAAs, but Bruins push for the No. 1 overall spot
• UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town
• China's exports surge in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with the US
• Reindeer racing thrills spectators in Finland's frigid north near the Russian border
• Human Rights Watch details deaths and injuries of police drone attacks in Haiti
• 15 years after Fukushima meltdown, an innkeeper makes radiation surveys to revitalize her hometown
• Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind

• Mon, 09 Mar 2026

• Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war's first drone attack on EU territory
• Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homer as US tops Jarren Duran and Mexico 5-3 in WBC
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain's record of 126 straight games with at least 20 points
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt's record and hits winning 3 as Thunder beat Nuggets 129-126
• Prosecutor drops murder charge against shooter at Chiefs rally and cites self defense laws
• Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
• US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East
• Kenneth Walker III joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say
• Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes
• Urban salsa music pioneer Willie Coln remembered at New York funeral
• Family sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over school shooting in Canada
• Cuban doctors to leave Guyana as US applies pressure over island's medical missions
• Trump pushes GOP on voting bill, demanding an end to most mail balloting
• Alexander brothers are convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked the real estate world
• Venezuelan lawmakers open debate on a mining bill to lure foreign capital
• New Mexico prosecutors launch search of Jeffrey Epstein's secluded former Zorro Ranch
• Trump says Vance was 'philosophically' different on Iran while downplaying split
• Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
• White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footage
• GOP lawmaker says he's leaving the Republican Party and will serve as an independent
• Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms
• Jury seated in South Florida trial of 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president
• The Trump administration widens its probe of the 2020 election as it obtains records from Arizona
• The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons
• Maruić goal in stoppage time gives Lazio win over Sassuolo
• How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond
• AI company Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo 'supply chain risk' designation
• World leaders eye oil reserves, but so far hold off on tapping them
• NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks' plans to celebrate famed Magic City adult entertainment club
• Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East
• Man who helped recruit players into a sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty
• World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil
• Dolphins releasing QB Tua Tagovailoa, resulting in a $99 million dead cap hit. Malik Willis to sign
• Judge disqualifies trio of lawyers tapped to lead New Jersey's federal prosecutor's office
• Wyoming governor signs ban on abortions after about 6 weeks but cites misgivings
• Wall Street erases a big loss and closes higher as oil prices fall after surging near $120 a barrel
• Multiple gunshots fired near Rihannas LA home and a woman is taken into custody
• Authorities say a Georgia teacher was killed in a prank gone wrong. A teen is charged with homicide
• ICE detention of South Texas Mariachi band teens sparks bipartisan criticism
• Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99
• A Virginia boater is suing a Washington utility for the Potomac River sewage spill
• Prewar US intel assessment found intervention in Iran wasn't likely to change leadership
• Pennsylvania state police trooper shot and killed in a traffic stop, authorities say
• Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says
• White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations
• Jets revamp defense by trading for Minkah Fitzpatrick, signing Demario Davis and adding to D-line
• Texas judge orders Camp Mystic to preserve damaged grounds hit by last year's deadly flood
• Heat will receive a second-round pick from the Hornets related to the Terry Rozier trade
• Duke marks its record 150th No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25, Wisconsin, Louisville back in poll
• Ohio State University's president resigns after reporting 'inappropriate relationship'
• Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbn says
• Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce nearing a deal for his 14th season, AP source says
• No. 2 UCLA ends UConn run as unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, Texas moves up to No. 3
• Kansas City airport reopens hours after an evacuation as a potential threat was investigated
• Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs
• Belarus journalist convicted of treason and sentenced to 9 years in prison
• Hims Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration
• Jailed Istanbul mayor goes on trial in huge corruption case slammed by supporters as political
• 23 red cards and police intervention as mass brawl mars end of title match in Brazil
• QA: Activists, 'sister-friends' Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee channel their bond into a new book
• Stars hit Paris runways, but falls real trend was dressing for hard times and real life
• Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US
• As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
• Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters
• WNBA sends CBA proposal to players as March 10 deadline nears, AP source says
• Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it
• A new poll finds young volunteers embrace informal, everyday acts of service. So do some nonprofits
• Lebanese parliament extends term by 2 years as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon
• AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Georgia's special congressional election
• Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war
• These lawmakers were shaped by combat after 9/11. Now they're grappling with a new Mideast war
• Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services
• What to Stream: 'Zootopia 2,' Oscars, Kim Gordon, 'One Piece' and 'Scarpetta'
• Bag containing weed and cash accidentally donated to a New Zealand charity shop
• Japan rallies late to beat Australia 4-3, clinches first place in group at World Baseball Classic
• Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

• Sun, 08 Mar 2026

• Raiders acquiring cornerback Taron Johnson in trade with Bills, AP source says
• Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as supreme leader and Saudi sharpens warning
• Rams, Trent McDuffie finishing up extension to make him the highest-paid CB in NFL, AP source says
• US begins large military drill with South Korea while waging war in the Middle East
• US military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific
• Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints
• Counterprotester threw improvised explosive at anti-Islam event in NYC, police say
• Blaney ends Reddick's streak to give Team Penske a Phoenix weekend sweep
• Akshay Bhatia has a charge that would make Arnie proud. He rallies from 5 down to win Bay Hill
• Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony
• 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey to miss at least 2 games with a sprained finger
• On 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, worries about the future of voting rights and calls to action
• A son of Iran's late supreme leader is chosen to replace his father as war rages
• The Latest: Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's supreme leader, named his successor, Iran state TV says
• No. 4 Texas beats No. 3 South Carolina 78-61 for its first women's SEC Tournament title
• 'Country' Joe McDonald, '60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
• What does it mean to win gold at the Paralympics? Ask snowboard great Hernandez and her daughter
• International Womens Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know
• NTSB member says he was fired without explanation by the Trump administration
• Jaylen Brown has 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as Celtics beat Cavaliers 109-98
• Guinea's main opposition leader warns of a 'party-state' after 40 political parties dissolved
• Brilliant India crushes New Zealand by 96 runs to win Twenty20 World Cup for a record 3rd time
• Bucks won't have Giannis Antetokounmpo available for Sunday's game with Magic
• LeBron James misses 2nd straight game with injuries when Lakers host Knicks
• Port Vale, Southampton stun Premier League opponents in the FA Cup to advance to quarterfinals
• George Russell wins Formula 1's Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2
• South Florida university probes racist group chat tied to a local GOP official
• Georgia Tech fires coach Damon Stoudamire following a 12-game losing streak to end his 3rd season
• Pixars Hoppers bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.' The Bride! is on life support
• A retired Lebanese security officer vanishes and his family thinks it was a covert Israeli abduction
• Colombians are electing a new Congress and choosing presidential candidates
• Trumps roaring economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show
• Atle Lie McGrath wins first World Cup slalom since his Olympic exit into the forest
• 3 Palestinians killed in West Bank clash, bringing toll from week of violence to 6
• Democrat Roy Cooper needs to defy North Carolina history to keep winning streak alive in Senate race
• Police in Norway investigate an explosion outside the US Embassy in Oslo
• Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both
• Even Japanese Emperor Naruhito and the royal family are Ohtani fans, make appearance at Tokyo Dome
• Shiffrin extends World Cup overall lead in rare start in super-G won by 35-year-old Curtoni
• Iran soccer team exits Women's Asian Cup and faces the prospect of a return home
• Iran's border with Turkey offers a way out, but few are leaving for good
• China hopes 2026 will be a 'landmark year' for relationship with US
• A new Nepali party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide win in parliamentary election
• Lowdon: Cadillac has earned rivals respect after its first F1 race in Australia
• 12 years on, renewed hunt for missing Flight MH370 comes up empty as families press for answers
• Charles Oliveira takes BMF title from Max Holloway at UFC 326, nearly 11 years after first meeting
• AI is spurring a big expansion of high-voltage power lines. Landowners and locals are fighting back
• Russia sits back as the Iran war escalates, expecting long-term gains

• Sat, 07 Mar 2026

• Schwarber homers and Henderson gets 4 hits to lead United States over Britain 9-1 at WBC
• Israel renews assault on Lebanon after Netanyahu promises 'many surprises' in next phase of war
• Caleb Wilson watches from sideline as No. 17 North Carolina loses at No. 1 Duke
• Olympian Eileen Gu heads up annual Chinese New Year parade in her native San Francisco
• Pentagon and FAA agree to conduct anti-drone laser tests in New Mexico
• Federal judge rules Trump administration's actions to dismantle Voice of America are illegal
• Raven Johnson's 22 points lift No. 3 South Carolina past No. 6 LSU 83-77 in SEC Tournament semis
• Star edge rusher Khalil Mack agrees to $18 million, 1-year deal with the Chargers, AP source says
• Hurley ejected in final second of Marquette's 68-62 win over No. 4 UConn
• UConn's Hurley beefing with officials again ahead of March Madness, draws $25K fine from Big East
• Boozer, No. 1 Duke take over after halftime to beat 17th-ranked rival North Carolina 76-61
• Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets
• Maxx Crosby bids emotional farewell to Raiders fans, eyes Super Bowl with Ravens
• Correction: Daylight Saving Time story
• Daniel Berger keeps the lead as enough rain takes the teeth out of Bay Hill
• Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City
• Iran war deaths could resurface Trumps complicated history with military sacrifice
• The Latest: Trump says hell hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighbors
• After a president-filled celebration, Rev. Jesse Jackson's family gathers for intimate final goodbye
• Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma
• Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels
• Eagles, Jordan Davis agree to 3-year, $78 million deal, AP source says
• Trump grieves with families during return of soldiers killed in war in the Middle East
• Wrexham leads twice and takes Chelsea to extra time before losing 4-2 in the FA Cup
• Arkansas' John Calipari becomes 5th Division I men's coach to reach 900 victories
• Jan. 6 plaque honoring police officers is now displayed at the Capitol after a 3-year delay
• Ford recalls 1.74 million of its cars over rearview display issues
• Bills agree to re-sign Connor McGovern to 4-year deal, AP sources say
• A nightclub bombing in Peru injures 33, including minors, authorities say
• Rory McIlroy withdraws from Bay Hill with back spasm as golf enters a big stretch
• For better or worse, Tony Stewart vows to keep his competitive edge while racing against his wife
• Olympic champion Alysa Liu withdraws from world figure skating championships
• Appeals court rules against Trump administration's efforts to end protected status for Haitians
• Caitlin Clark set for US national team debut after 8-month injury layoff
• Female coach Sabrina Wittmann blazing a lonely trail in men's soccer in Germany
• At least 10 killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russian missile hits apartment building
• Cuba says crews repaired a large power plant that caused a massive outage
• Rahm helped Detry get out of the Middle East. Now they're tied for the lead in LIV Golf
• Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?
• Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
• Para alpine skiers Voronchikhina and Bugaev give Russia its first Paralympic medals in 12 years
• Families with missing loved ones like Nancy Guthrie face ambiguous loss. It freezes grief
• Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel searches for signs of navigator missing for 40 years
• Ex-rapper's political party leads early results in Nepal's first election since 2025 youth revolt
• Lindsey Vonn loses lead in World Cup downhill standings as Laura Pirovano wins by 0.01 again
• Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war
• Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to the US to manage relations with Trump
• Max Verstappen gets X-rays on hands after crash at Australian GP qualifying
• 23 dead, flights disrupted and military deployed after heavy rains pound Kenya's capital overnight
• Ahead of F1's 1st race, Red Bull welcomes 21-year-old Hadjar to the hot seat with Verstappen
• Russell, Antonelli lead Mercedes in one-two qualifying positions for F1's Australian GP
• Videos show US citizen's shooting death in Texas last year by federal immigration agent
• Luka Doncic scores 44 points in 3 quarters to lead Lakers past Pacers 128-117 without LeBron
• Like father, like son: Lucas Ramirez hits 2 homers for Brazil in WBC with dad Manny Ramirez watching
• Formula 1 appears to delay decision on two Middle East races in April affected by Iran war
• As citizen voting bill stalls in US Senate, some states forge ahead
• No. 19 Miami (Ohio) caps a 31-0 regular season with a 110-108 overtime win at Ohio
• US detainees in Iran risk becoming collateral damage in war, families and supporters fear
• Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

• Fri, 06 Mar 2026

• US immigration authorities arrest Spanish-language news reporter in Tennessee
• Aaron Judge and Brice Turang power US to a 15-5 WBC-opening win over Brazil
• Celtics star Jayson Tatum filled with 'gratitude' in his return to court following Achilles surgery
• Maxx Crosby heading to Ravens, who send 2 first-round draft picks to Raiders, AP sources say
• Explosions rock Iran's capital, and more attacks target Israel as US warns bombing will intensify
• In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans
• Penguins' Evgeni Malkin suspended 5 games by NHL for slashing Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin
• Woman sues author Amy Griffin, saying her memoir 'The Tell' stole stories of sexual abuse
• Russian flag returns as Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics open amid Iran war and boycott
• Dealing with Iran war is 'easy,' Trump says. College athlete pay? Not so much
• Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use
• Man accused of tricking hundreds of teens into sending him pornographic images is brought to US
• Trump says 'whole educational system' could go out of business without fixes to college sports
• A wedding proposal and a promotion honored a Coast Guardsman before he died of injuries from mission
• Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare
• Suspect in Utah killings of 3 women was free on Iowa burglary and other charges
• North Carolina star Caleb Wilson breaks right thumb in practice and is out for the season
• Hungary temporarily detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment, angering Kyiv
• Man convicted in political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitary
• Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown
• Spanish soccer team desperately seeking Madonna and her 36-year-old shirt
• Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time
• NHL trade deadline upended as old contenders sell and new buyers add with an eye on the playoffs
• The Latest: Russia provided Iran with information to help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
• Former Democratic presidents remember the late Rev. Jesse Jackson during final public tribute
• Saks Global to shutter 15 more department stores in bankruptcy restructuring
• A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noems DHS tenure
• J Balvin remade Van Halen's 'Jump' as Coca-Cola's World Cup anthem. He says it was 'a puzzle'
• US to send anti-drone system to the Mideast after successful use in Ukraine, officials say
• SK lays off nearly 1,000 workers at Georgia plant amid cooling automaker EV plans
• IndyCar and NASCAR partner for a desert doubleheader as both series enjoy strong starts to season
• Kerley receives 2-year whereabouts suspension, responds with social media flurry ripping regulators
• Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after data shows a weaker US job market
• Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the Wallis
• Wings star Arike Ogunbowale arrested at Miami nightclub after Unrivaled championship win
• Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor
• Judge weighs New York Times bid to block policy limiting journalists' access to Pentagon
• Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal to resolve home invasion case
• The US attack on an Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts say
• Tunisian authorities detain pro-Palestinian activists preparing new Gaza aid flotilla
• Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump's White House mark a change?
• For survivors, Rhode Island clergy abuse report brings vindication and renewed demands
• Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the US
• AP Mock Draft 1.0: Edge rushers go 2-3-4 after Raiders take QB Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall
• A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month
• Americans stuck in the Middle East recount finding their way home with little government help
• Human rights court orders Peru to pay compensation for a 1997 forced sterilization death
• Is 'Tristan' the hardest opera to stage? This director thinks so, and signed on at the Met
• The US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%
• Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop
• Lindsey Halligan, a Trump-appointed former acting US attorney, faces investigation by Florida Bar
• Andrew McCutchen, 39, and the Texas Rangers agree to a minor league contract
• Islamic militants abduct more than 300 people in northeastern Nigeria, officials say
• Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending
• Pakistan and Afghanistan claim killing dozens of the other side's troops in relentless fighting
• Iran won't compete at Milan Cortina Paralympics as its only athlete can't travel safely to Italy
• Shohei Ohtani hits a grand slam at the World Baseball Classic after putting on a show in BP
• Gymnast Yul Moldauer's 16-month suspension tested his resolve and reinforced his love for the sport
• German media group Axel Springer will buy the publisher of UK's Daily Telegraph for $766 million
• Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say
• Congress is on track for record retirements. In Illinois, that's created a candidate frenzy
• Aicher finishes second in downhill to cut Vonn and Shiffrin leads in World Cup standings
• For US Muslims, immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan
• Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, communication minister says
• Sri Lanka takes custody of an Iranian vessel off its coast after US sank an Iranian warship
• Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war
• 4 men arrested in UK on suspicion of aiding Iran by spying on Jewish community
• How to set and invest your emergency fund
• Israeli family who buried 3 of their children after missile attack clings to faith
• LeBron James breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbars NBA record for career field goals
• LeBron James breaks the NBA career field goals record in the Lakers' 120-113 loss to the Nuggets
• GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide
• A Lagos rave rewrites the rules of nightlife, drawing young Nigerians priced out of club culture
• Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?
• Man charged in Utah killings wanted victims' cars and money to get home, prosecutors allege

• Thu, 05 Mar 2026

• Rookie Cooper Flagg has a mixed return to the Mavericks' starting lineup in loss to the Magic
• Power slowly being restored in western Cuba as crews work at damaged plant
• Iowa governor believes in US war with Iran despite 'sacrifice' by state soldiers who died
• Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks
• US aims to exhume and identify 88 USS Arizona crew members buried as unknowns after Pearl Harbor
• Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says
• Hong Kong ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai will not appeal national security conviction, legal team says
• NHL's best in the West load up on the eve of the trade deadline
• Haitian man dies in US immigration custody with untreated toothache, brother says
• Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties
• House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in test of Trump's strategy
• Trump says he wants to be involved in picking Iran's next leader as war ripples across the region
• Jamaica to end decades-long agreement with Cuba over medical missions criticized by US
• The Latest: House joins Senate in rejecting war powers resolution to halt US attacks on Iran
• Panel reviewing Trump's White House ballroom project gets an earful from the public opposed to it
• Daniel Berger shoots a 63 and builds a 3-shot lead at Bay Hill
• Videos from officers show terrifying moments during Texas mass shooting that left 3 dead
• Mother of 2 girls found in shallow graves in Cleveland charged with murder
• US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster
• Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman's office over TikTok ban gets 7 years in prison
• Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'
• Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump
• Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma
• US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says
• Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination attempt gets life in prison
• Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024
• B2K and Bow Wow's Boys 4 Life Tour is powered by forgiveness and accountability
• Astros All-Star SS Jeremy Pea's broken finger will keep him out of the World Baseball Classic
• Israel strikes Beiruts southern suburbs after issuing a blanket evacuation order
• The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement
• Millions of Americans under threat of tornadoes as spring storm season kicks in early in the US
• Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in Florida
• Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft's decision to pause its split
• Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership
• Homeland Security funding bill falters again as Republicans warn of Iran risk
• MrBeast's company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading
• Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsement
• Vertigo sidelines Alex Bowman, forcing him out of Sunday's Phoenix NASCAR race
• Celtics' Jayson Tatum listed as 'questionable,' on verge of return 9 months after Achilles surgery
• Czech lawmakers reject motion to lift immunity for populist leader Babi over EU fraud case
• Bloodhounds in North Dakota are blazing a trail in the Midwest
• On Iran, Trump officials say the US mission is 'that simple.' It depends who's doing the talking
• More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
• Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition
• Jury deliberating at sex trafficking trial of the Alexander brothers, real estates 'A Team'
• No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says
• Rachael Ray is harder to find but hardly slowing down
• Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate
• Oprah and Gayle King hobnob at Chloe's boho blouse-focused Paris fashion show
• Who will win at the Oscars? APs film writers make their predictions
• Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels
• Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to 'Today' show, first since her mother went missing
• Elimination of April transfer portal window could cause return of traditional spring football games
• Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff's records show, though charge is not clear
• VistaVision, a vintage format left for dead, is revived in 'One Battle After Another' and more
• Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers
• Chaos sown by Iran's attacks across the Persian Gulf is key to its strategy
• Denmark is set to explore if gastronomy can be recognized as an art form
• Iranian warship sunk by the US was sailing home after taking part in an exhibition hosted by India
• US jobless claims filings unchanged from previous week at 213,000 as layoffs remain low
• Australia beats Taiwan 3-0 to open World Baseball Classic in Tokyo. South Korea also wins
• Voting passes peacefully in Nepal's first election since September youth-led protests
• Aston Martin's car risks giving drivers 'nerve damage' and is unlikely to finish F1 season-opener
• Mine collapse in eastern Congo leaves 200 dead, authorities say. But rebels dispute the number
• 'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right
• Stranded travelers share firsthand accounts from the Middle East
• Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to voters
• No. 22 Miami's 24 wins in Jai Lucas' head coaching debut match its most ever in a regular season
• War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA
• US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv's drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice
• Punch the orphan macaque is outgrowing his plushie and making friends
• Stella McCartney lets horses steal the show and makes her point in Paris without saying a word
• Millions left without power after major blackout hits Cuba's western region
• Canada and Australia leaders urge war de-escalation, but agree Iran can't get nuclear weapons
• Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department
• What to say if you're in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking
• War Child UK looks to 'Help' again with a new benefit album, 30 years after its first success

• Wed, 04 Mar 2026

• New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial
• Mammoth acquire Weegar from the Flames, Oilers make another trade with the Blackhawks
• Last 2 names of 6 US soldiers who died in Kuwait attack identified by the Pentagon
• Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final
• Iran launches missiles at Israel and US bases as Israeli military begins new strikes in Lebanon
• China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom
• War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia
• Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress first vote on the conflict
• Sentnor scores in 1-0 USWNT victory over Canada in the SheBelieves Cup
• Montana Republican US Sen. Steve Daines drops reelection bid in surprise move
• Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales acknowledges affair with former aide who died
• Man on trial in assassination plot says possible targets included Trump, Biden, Haley
• Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America
• Fight at Coastal Carolina, South Alabama women's Sun Belt game injures ref, results in 8 ejections
• As Cadillac makes its F1 debut, history shows new teams can win big or fail
• Trump's White House ballroom is too big, architect says, as 2nd panel prepares to vote on it
• Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York
• US and Ecuador launch a joint military operation against organized crime groups
• US interior secretary is in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals
• Whether primary ballots set aside in two Texas counties will be counted remains uncertain
• Elon Musk defends himself against accusations of misconduct leading up to Twitter takeover
• Patriots tell 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs he'll be released next week, AP source says
• Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room
• Federal judge blocks Florida governor's foreign terrorist label of Muslim groups
• US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project
• Colorado governor signals willingness to release Tina Peters from prison amid Trump pressure
• Early primaries show incumbents are on shaky ground in midterms
• Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89
• American Airlines gets approval to resume regular flights to Venezuela
• Florida revives a long-dormant probe into Raul Castro over 1996 shootdown of exile group's plane
• The Latest: Senate rejects war powers bill to halt attacks against Iran
• Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court
• Dahmen loses a full PGA Tour card and works his way into a $20M event at Bay Hill
• The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
• What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges
• Correction: Election 2026-Texas story
• Curling rocked again as 2 stones are stolen at the Milan Cortina Paralympics
• Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details
• House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files
• US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking
• Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions
• IRS leader Bisignano declines to answer questions over unlawful taxpayer data disclosures to ICE
• Wrexham to play Liverpool at Yankee Stadium as part of summer tour
• Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support
• Apples 'big week' launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
• Trump says he'll make endorsement soon in the Texas Senate runoff between Paxton and Cornyn
• Bodies of two young half-sisters found buried in suitcases in Cleveland
• White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair
• Hegseth says US 'can't stop everything' that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance
• Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House
• WNBA executive committee meets, Stewart says players still unified amid CBA talks
• Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult
• Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events
• Sprawling investigation finds decades of sexual abuse among Catholic priests in Rhode Island
• Lawsuit alleges Google's Gemini guided man to consider 'mass casualty' event before suicide
• Rams, Chiefs working on trade sending CB Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles, AP sources say
• Claims of 'rediscovered' Michelangelos unsettle Renaissance experts
• Turkey's Erdogan offers to try to revive a truce as Pakistan-Afghan border clashes enter sixth day
• An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter's alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff's nomination
• Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota's fraud fight
• Wembanyama dazzled by recent trip to see the northern lights. Spurs also shine bright in hot streak
• Iraq facing World Cup playoff difficulties as Iran war closes embassies and airspace
• The victory lap for America's Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from the celebration
• Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary win
• Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk off its coast by a US submarine
• The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds
• Governments scramble to bring citizens home during travel chaos caused by war in the Middle East
• Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones for attacking tanker that sank in the Mediterranean
• Iran player Sara Didar holds back tears responding to a war-related question at Women's Asian Cup
• Winter Paralympics 50th anniversary: Chinese dominance expected amid boycotts over Russian flag
• Luke Donald to return as Ryder Cup captain for Europe for 2027 competition
• Cracks appear in Trump's MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war
• With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence
• Edmunds: These are the new EVs we're most excited about in 2026
• Engine tricks and energy harvesting: how F1 teams can exploit new rules to win in 2026
• Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays
• Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis
• US soldiers who died in Iran war remembered as devoted parents and reservists

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